N-channel MOSFET symbol
Also called NMOS, MOSFET, Field effect transistor
A transistor switched by the voltage on its gate. The broken channel line means enhancement mode (off until switched on); the arrow pointing in means N-channel.
ANSI / IEEE
IEC 60617What the N-channel MOSFET symbol means
A transistor switched by the voltage on its gate. The broken channel line means enhancement mode (off until switched on); the arrow pointing in means N-channel.
ANSI and IEC symbols
A gate plate beside a broken channel, with the arrow on the body pointing in.
ANSI SVGWhere you see it
Power switching in drives and power supplies, load switching and logic level switching.
What is written next to it
On a schematic, the N-channel MOSFET usually carries its designator and part number, such as Q3 IRF540N.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the N-channel MOSFET symbol look like?
On ANSI drawings: A gate plate beside a broken channel, with the arrow on the body pointing in. In IEC 60617: The same symbol, usually without a circle.
Is the N-channel MOSFET symbol the same in IEC and ANSI?
Yes, it is drawn the same way in most legends.
Where is a N-channel MOSFET used?
Power switching in drives and power supplies, load switching and logic level switching.
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